Senior MEL Manager

PACT Overview

A global nonprofit with experience in more than 60 countries, Pact fosters thriving, resilient communities that chart their own development paths. We deliver solutions that are rooted in evidence and driven by data.

Department :

Programs - Pact strives for a world where all people are heard, capable, and vibrant. The Programs Team helps realize this objective by bridging program management, technical support, and business development, enabling Pact to achieve its global strategy. We ensure program excellence through continuous learning, monitoring and evaluation and provide organizational and industry-wide thought leadership by leveraging a complementary set of cross-functional, multi-disciplinary skills, expertise, and experiences. The Programs team: influences progressive change through the development and implementation of global and regional strategies and business plans; supports advancement of innovative solutions; pursues new business opportunities; and drives effective internal and external engagement to maximize Pact’s impact across the globe. Across all aspects of its role, the Programs Department adheres to and promotes a culture of inclusion, accountability, and respect.

Position Overview

Reporting to the ACHIEVE Rwanda Project Director, the Senior MEL Manager will be responsible for the design and implementation of project Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) activities and systems, including detailed implementation plans, MEL Plans and indicator reference sheets, data collection and reporting instruments, which are appropriate to the scope and context of the ACHIEVE project. The Senior MEL Manager will provide technical assistance, build capacity, and support subgrantees in establishing and maintaining robust MEL systems and ensuring they are implemented with fidelity. S/he will lead and provide support to subgrantees related to data collection, data entry, data management, data quality and analysis, and reporting. Under the supervision of the Project Director, s/he will conduct regular data quality audits, lead data analysis and use, and contribute to donor and government reports. Only Rwandan nationals will be considered for this position.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of the MEL activities to track project activities, outputs, and results to ensure they are on track to meet targets Provide guidance to the project team and subgrantees for project M&E activities to efficiently collect, track, analyze, and report project activities against targets and expected outcomes Support the Project Director with compiling and analyzing data and provide weekly updates using dashboards and written reports. Ensure the strategic and real-time use of data for program planning, monitoring, and reporting. Lead the harmonization of tools and SOPs to collect, manage, and use data to improve project HIV service outcomes Contribute to donor reports, including semi-annual and annual DATIM reporting, narratives, and bi-weekly PowerPoint presentations Conduct routine data quality assessments (RDQAs) of data to ensure high-quality data are captured and reported Facilitate periodic learning reviews and pause-and-reflect sessions with the subs, government counterparts and Rwanda network of people living with HIV, also known as RRP+ to ensure that project activities are informed by evidence and evolving context. Champion data-driven decision-making across the project team and subgrantees, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Contribute to the regular global updates on ACHIEVE’s progress against the set targets and milestones, Coordinate the weekly check-in with the subs MEL Managers and Project Managers to track and report on progress, and engagement with RRP+ and other community structures to ensure accuracy in data management and reporting Provide regular onsite support and guidance to the subs on the delivery of lifesaving activities to the recommended standards and donor requirements Coordinate the high-level engagement and harmonization of tools and approaches across all OVC implementing partners to ensure alignment with donor requirement and country context, Play critical role in contributing to the stakeholders’ engagement (RBC, RRP+ and other structures) to plan for the transition of OVC services to government and other local actors. Represent Pact/ACHIEVE project on high-level engagement with e-health forum with government through Ministry of health and RBC to share experience and promote visibility of ACHIEVE in use of technology in data management and reporting Lead the engagement with other prime OVC implementing partners to develop appropriate strategies and approaches to collaborate with CDC and RRP+ in enrolment, delivery delivery and quality reporting Lead the MEL engagement with subgrantees to ensure that PEPFAR/USAID reporting requirements are met, including regular reporting and quarterly narrative reports to PEPFAR and national government counterparts Lead capacity development of local partners, through training, mentoring and coaching in data management systems, data quality management, data analysis, reporting, and using data for decision-making. Ensure that the electronic case management system (eCMS) is used effectively by subgrantee staff, develop and use dashboards/reports within the system, and flag functional/operational challenges with the Senior MIS Officer if they arise Manage Senior MIS Officer and ensure MIS activities and outputs are of high quality All other duties as assigned

Basic Requirements

Master’s degree and 6+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, including 3 years of management experience.

Additional Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in public health, health sciences, statistics, monitoring and evaluation, or other related field At least 4 years of experience leading monitoring, evaluations, reporting, and learning for data-intensive health programs Up-to-date knowledge of PEPFAR MER guidance and DATIM; experience with PEPFAR OVC programs strongly preferred Proven experience in building capacity of local implementers to conduct M&E activities for health and HIV/AIDS programs. Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of M&E data collection and visualization software (ex. Excel, DHIS2, PowerBI)

Experience : successfully managing junior staff

Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with subawardees, other implementing partners, and other HIV program stakeholders Experience with child welfare and protection programs, systems strengthening, capacity building, or service delivery Strong writing and oral presentation skills, including fluency in English and Kinyarwanda Local candidates only

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated successful engagement and coordination with government institutions Demonstrated success implementing programming at the community level Expertise in and sensitivity to the socio-cultural barriers facing intended stakeholders and beneficiaries

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